Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitro-Isothiazole is a high-purity, synthetically versatile nitro-substituted heterocyclic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized isothiazole core, enabling the development of novel molecules with targeted properties for demanding industrial and research applications. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to innovate within heterocyclic chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for developing compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents, including herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the isothiazole moiety imparts specific functional characteristics.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitro-Isothiazole
CAS No.	1073-18-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2O2S
Molecular Weight	144.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-methylisothiazole; 3-Methyl-4-nitro-1,2-thiazole; 3-Methyl-4-nitroisothiazole; 4-Nitro-3-methyl-1,2-thiazole; Isothiazole, 3-methyl-4-nitro-; 3-Methyl-4-nitro-δ2-isothiazoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methyl-4-Nitro-Isothiazole adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the nitro functional group, isolate from strong reducing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.